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loutish
adjective lout·ish \ˈlau̇-tish\
Definition of LOUTISH
: resembling or befitting a lout
— lout·ish·ly adverb
— lout·ish·ness noun
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First Known Use of LOUTISH
1542
Synonym Discussion of LOUTISH
boorish, churlish, loutish, clownish mean uncouth in manners or appearance. boorish implies rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable <a drunk's boorish behavior>. churlish suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness <churlish remarks>. loutish implies bodily awkwardness together with stupidity <a loutish oaf>. clownish suggests ill-bred awkwardness, ignorance or stupidity, ungainliness, and often a propensity for absurd antics <an adolescent's clownish conduct>.
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